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Thursday, July 21
The Lebanese Festival celebrates the lovely people who made sure all Ottawans are now connoisseurs of the shawarma, with more traditional food — hummus, tabouli, falafel — midway rides, Middle Eastern market, dance lessons and live music, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., St. Elias, 700 Ridgewood Ave. Admission: Free. On until Sunday (when they’re hosting watermelon eating and water drinking competitions). www.ottawalebanesefestival.com
There’s a World Series (of sorts) being played in Kanata this week, though the players are 15 to 16 years olds, but Canada’s best, playing for a shot at the international competition at the Senior League Canadian Championships. Our own Kanata Cubs and Ottawa West Twins are both playing, along with four other teams from across Canada, starting the round-robins today at noon, with play continuing each day at noon, 3 and 6 p.m., until the final on July 27 (July 28 for rain date). Admission is free, with bleachers and room for lawn chairs., plus a BBQ in support of the Kanata Little League. The winner of this tourney heads to the llontario.ca
All survivors of sexual violence are welcome to share their experiences, stories and do some crafting at Kind Space’s Survivor Speak, 5 to 8 p.m., fourth floor, 222 Somerset St. W. All ages and genders are welcome, and refreshments and bus tickets will be provided. Info: 613-914-5855, publiceducation@sascottawa.com .
Lady farmers, growers and makers are invited to the Cherry Pie networking and fun event, where Gay Cook will unveil the secrets of the perfect pie, Holly Warner will chat about food as medicine, and Farm Boy’s CEO will talk supporting local growers — there will also be fashion, vendors, treats and cherry cocktails, 6 to 9 p.m., Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Tickets: $20. http://bit.ly/29GZ6oK
A piper marches on as the annual Fortissimo‚ a free military and musical performance on Parliament Hill, took place Thursday evening and continues until Saturday. Assignment – 121145 Photo taken at 20:14 on July 23.
The military and musical extravaganza that is the 19th Fortissimo show is back for three days on Parliament Hill, put on by the Ceremonial Guard — it gives them a break from ignoring our efforts to make them laugh while on guard at Rideau Hall. The show is free, with military bands, including The Winnipeg Rifles, The Lorne Scots, The Black Watch and many more, drill teams and the Wachtbatallion from Germany, plus period re-enactors.
And, the Skyhawks will be jumping from the planes in tricky formations just before music gets started (so get there early). The show is on at 7:30 p.m. until July 23. Bring a chair or blanket.
(The show today will be broadcast live on Facebook, so the whole country — even the world — can enjoy.)
Dancer Lois Chan is participating in the collaborative Dark Horse dance project.
Emerging video artists’ short films will be screened at SAW Video’s JumpStart 2016 showcase, including a silent look at travelling Ottawa’s snow-covered streets by bike, and the story of an older generation watching the younger carry on their Olympic dreams, 7 p.m., 67 Nicholas St. Tickets: Free, cash bar. sawvideo.com
25+ local artists — the flexible kind, collaborate to create 10 new contemporary dance works to be performing at Dark Horse Dance Projects, a two-day event with two shows each night, including local musicians, 7 and 9 p.m., at ODD Box, 2 Daly Ave. It’s a chance to see some cutting edge performances. Tickets: $16. www.darkhorsedanceprojects.com
Local MCs and DJs are taking over the stage at a House of PainT open night, starting at 9 p.m. for MCs (1 song only), 10 p.m. for DJs (30 min. sets). Register for a slot at comm@houseofpaint.ca. Admission: $5 donation recommended to help out the urban festival. houseofpaint.ca
Photos: What to do in Ottawa
Some of our picks of the fun stiff to be doing in Ottawa.
Just looking at this screenshot from E.T. makes me weepy. *sniff*
Please do not rain, as here are three, free, outdoor movie screenings to choose from, all family suitable: The new Jungle Book at the Centre Wakefield La Pêche, with BBQ and picnic on the lawn from 6:30 p.m.; the Spielberg classic E.T., 8 to 11 p.m., ByWard Market Square, including pre-show puppet show and $2 popcorn; and The Martian in Dundonald Park. Bring chairs, blankets (and bug repellent) to each.
We’re taking a detour outside of Ottawa, because the World of Poutine is in Brockville, offering two days of cheese curds and gravy “Canadian salad” — from the traditional to extreme concoctions, 4 p.m., to 11 p.m., Legion Field, 180 Park St. The poutine is on offer alongside the DIFA summer music festival, a charity fundraiser, with bands such as River City Junction and KISSed: the ultimate KISS tribute band, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets: $15/two-day pass. www.brockvillepoutinefest.ca
Mayofest 2016 has a Mad Max theme, which we hope means they will be building gargantuan hard-rock machines of travel. More reasonably, this 15th annual ‘members only’ music event includes bonfires, beer and food on private land, on swimmable water (with pirate ship), near Mayo, all weekend, 4999 Hwy 315, Mayo. Performers include ska party The Cardboard Crowns, Das Blankout, Saint Clare, Slack Bridges, The Bristol Hum, plus fire performers, and more. (Volunteers are still being sought.) Membership: $25, gains entrance to the event. www.mayofest.org
Blue Rodeo plays Kemptville.
Our favourite charmers Blue Rodeo are headlining the Kemptville Live Music Festival opening night, after performances from Crystal Shawanda, Lynne Hanson and the Good Intentions and Bruce Enloe and The Burning Sensations, from 5 p.m., Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St. There are several shuttles to ease parking. (See Colin James tomorrow, and Bruce Cockburn on Sunday.) Tickets: $40. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com (Tomorrow, the band has a show in Perth.)
Spin Cycle: Juno-nominated DJ Skratch Bastid, who is cunningly in town because he’s throwing an epic BBQ tomorrow, is mixing hip hop with classical for a live concert, with his collaborators Afiara Quartet. These are exuberant, fun musicians who will blow the roof off De La Salle, 501 Old. St. Patrick St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
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It’s easy to slide back to the 60s when Lew Phillips is playing, a singer-songwriter whose inspiration is not so subtly from the balmy beach days of polyester and surf music, 9 p.m., part of rock-a-billy night at The Rainbow/ Tickets: $10 at the door. therainbow.ca
A lot harder but not too much, hard rock concept band Black Mountain are back in town, supporting their Polaris Prize nominated album, IV (out this April). I’m not generally a rock fan, but this band has me hooked on their expansive, woman-fronted sound, 10 p.m. Ritual. Tickets: $18, and unsurprisingly, these are going quickly. www.songkick.com
It’s a power-punk/pop show at House of Targ, with the local Steve Adamyk Band, Needles/Pins from Vancouver, Montreal’s Sonic Avenues and Toronto’s Fist base. Wear your jumping shoes, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. www.houseoftarg.com
Saturday, July 23
Desna Dance Company also performs at the Ukrainian Festival.
The Ukrainian Festival means colourful traditional costumes, dancers leaping about, 60,000 perogies (and 8,000 sausages, 1,000 litres of borscht) that will be eaten during this event alone, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 952 Green Valley Cres. Today, see comedian Luba Goy (Royal Canadian Air Farce), enjoy the yarmarok (marketplace), and enjoy live music with Illaria and Zapovid starting at 1 p.m., traditional dancing, and then a party with the group Zirka and the exuberant dance troupe, The Kozaks. Tomorrow, it all continues again, including jazz with John Stetch. Suitable for all-ages. Admission and parking: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
The Festival de la Cultures du Monde celebrates the dance and traditions of even more of the world at a free, family-focussed event, noon to 5 p.m., all weekend, Place de la Cité, Gatineau. There will be cultural events and food from Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire, Colombia, Mexico, Burundi, Venezuela, China, Syria and more, and food, including workshops on how children are carried across the globe, and hands-on activities for children. www.festivaldesculturesdumonde.com
Get your own Skratch Bastid apron ($25), or original sauces and rubs ($28 for the trio)
Master DJ Skratch Bastid’s BBQ is back, an all-ages, food and live music event that has had a longtime home in Toronto, and now seems to be making an annual space for itself at Lansdowne Park. It’s like the biggess tailgate party, ever, and it is happening on the TD Place field this year, with Bastid performing, alongside heavy-hitting DJ and music producer Just Blaze, who has worked with the likes of Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and most recently, Snoop Dogg, when not busy touring for himself. Music will be family-appropriate, and on the bill are Adam Doubleyou, Memetic, DJ Magnificent, Internet Daughter, DJ Acro, T-Dot and PAQ, from 4 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, and do not include BBQ offerings. www.tdplace.ca
(As foil to that, English “box and fiddle” duo Alex Cumming, Nicola Beazley, roots/ box and fiddle duo, 8 p.m., Rosemount Community Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: 419 in advance, $20 at the door. www.ottawacontra.ca)
Did we mention it’s Sangria Time on Clarence Street this weekend, the third of the their July Patiofests. The street will be closed to traffic from noon to 10 p.m. today, and noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow, and each restaurant — and there are many — will have their own recipe to serve up. “Sangria and patios go together like salt and peppa.” www.clarencepatiofest.com
Speaking of blocked roads, the Ottawa Triathlon is on this weekend, leading to several closures, including Colonel By Drive, Pretoria Bridge, parts of Prince of Wales and more early in the morning, and Preston Street on both days. Of course, this just leaves more time for cheering on the athletes who are swimming, biking and running to glory. Registration is still open for those, as young as 5-years-old, who want to rise to the challenge. ottawatriathlon.ca
Cyclists who like to stay on their bikes should hit Mountain Fest 2016, a celebration of all things mountain biking, for all ages, located about an hour from Ottawa, all weekend, 6 Chemin de la Montagne, Lac-Sainte-Marie. There will be live music, races for the whole family and obstacles courses, plus other events to challenge the adults, including some non-biking ones, bike demos and more. Cost: $20-$60/day, with proceeds going to trail maintenance. www.velomsm.com/en
Kittens are purr machines, and the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue has several needing homes, so will be showcasing them today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pet Valu, 3838 Innes Rd. www.helpcats.ca
Perth, Ontario in the winter in some undisclosed year that was not yesterday.
Perth is throwing a major 200th anniversary bash, celebrating its anniversary as an Ontario military settlement with three days of events — not least including a performance by Blue Rodeo, 8 p.m., Perth fairgrounds (No tickets? the BBQ block party will remain open all day and through the concert — and some sound is sure to spillover). Enjoy the parade at 10 a.m., military tattoo at noon, BBQ block party with local entertainment, car show and kid’s fun (11 a.m. to late), and shows by Brea Lawrenson and others, with more on Sunday (they planned 200 events, for 200 years). perth200.ca
About an hour in the other direction, there’s real rodeo to see at the Festival Western Saint-André Avelin, along with some suitably themed lived music from 1:30 to 10:30 p.m. ($20). But before that, see some extreme cowboy competition ($10) and horse-drawn carriage parade (1 p.m., free), professional rodeo competition (10 a.m., $10) and more rodeo with extreme bull fighting (8 p.m., $30), with more on Sunday, 530 Charles-Auguste Montreuil. www.rodeostandreavellin.org
There may be mud along with foam at this year’s Foam Fest.
The 5K Foam Fest seems much more my speed (and full of laughter) than the trials of endurance that are so popular recently. It’s funcore, instead of hardcore, and is a 22-obstacle course where nothing can really hurt you (thought apparently there will be mud on this year’s course), suitable for all ages, 8 a.m., Edelweiss. Registration: $62, includes a medal, towel, ‘tattoo’ and access to the showers for washing off the detritus. www.5kfoamfest.ca
Shine up the jalopy, for all types of vehicles are welcome at the family-friendly Nokia Charity Auto Show, where there will be activities for children, food trucks to enjoy and cars to admire. Several clubs will also be in attendance, 2:30 to 10 p.m., parking lot, 600 March Rd. Fee: $5/show vehicle, free for spectators. (All proceeds to Candlelighters.),
There are two fascinatingly different and free concerts at Chamberfest today: First, invigorating ragtime music is performed, by Dutch group Syrène Saxofoonkwartet, (1 p.m.), then be awed by the drumming and martial arts prowess of Japan’s Fubuki Daiko (3 p.m. and again on Sunday at 1 p.m.), both at the National Gallery of Canada’s outdoor amphitheatre.
Ticketed events today include a showcase of musical composer Leonard Bernstein works, such as West Side Story (7 p.m.), a performance of Bolling’s eight-movement Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano Trio by violinist Alexandre Da Costa and pianist Graham Wood (10 p.m.) and an intimate chat with Chief Justice of Canada Beverly McLaughlin on why she likes classical music (noon). www.chamberfest.com
Flatten the Liberty spikes and accept the rules of this game, for Punk Softball is back for its second year, 9 a.m. (“look for the hungover people”), Brewer Park. No jerks are welcome, and there are rules, but pretty much everyone else is. There’s also an after party that is free for those playing, $5 for everyone else, with Fresh Hell, Rydell and Warp Lines on the bill, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Registration: $200/team. spectrasonic.com
There’s only one Latin Sparks event this summer, and ithas moved to the island, taking their night-time, outdoor dancing from downtown Ottawa to along the waterfront of Albert Island, including two DJs, two dance floors and themed street-food to purchase. The free dance workshop remains to alleviate any intimidation factor for beginners, 9:30 p.m., 6 Booth St. Tickets: $25 at the door. www.latinsparks.ca
Sunday, July 24
The Servant of Two Masters gets a 50s twist in this season’s outdoor production from Odyssey Theatre.
The commedia dell’arte The Servant of Two Masters, gets a rockabilly twist as Odyssey Theatre moves the comical farce from the 16th century to 1959 Venice for the redux of the play that was their first production, decades ago. Director Andy Massingham has re-translated the script of a servant who tries to double his wages, adding “Fellini-esque” elements among the broad comedy, poodle skirts to offset the masks of the stock characters. And, there is a pay-what-you-can matinée every Sunday at 3 p.m. — though it is not suited to children under the age of 12 — plus their regular evening show. On until Aug. 21. www.odysseytheatre.ca
The Stone Carving Festival is on July 22 to 24 in Perth.
The Canadian Stone Carving Festival is one of hundreds of activities celebrating the 200th anniversary of Perth this weekend, where about 40 internartional carvers use traditional methods to turn blocks of limestone into works of art, live over two days. These pieces will be auctioned to the public at 2 p.m., Perth Fairgrounds. Proceeds to Habitat for Humanity NCR. Entrance: Free. canadianstonecarvingfestival.com
The real Ottawa Craft Beer Run is not until late August, but there’s a casual, free, ‘no-drop’ run — which means no one gets left behind, even if you’re wheezing to death — for all levels, covering 2 to 3 klilometres with coaches. Meet at 2 p.m. at the Clocktower Brew Pub, then end back there, 418 Richmond Rd. Family welcome. www.ottawacraftbeerrun.ca/free-runs
Chamberfest rarely has a dress code, but flat shoes with leather shoes are required at the free, sultry tango and milongo dance workshop with Argentinian masters Miriam Larici and Leo Barrionuevo, 3 p.m. Later, the dancers are joined by cellist Antonio Lysys and more musicians in a ticketed show exploring the street cafés of Buenos Aires to the peaks of the Andes, 7 p.m., both at Dominion-Chalmers Church.
In a very different vein, flute quintet Charm of Finches will play meditative works in the beautiful grounds of Beechwood Cemetery. The concert is ticketed, and is being held inside th Sacred Space, with seating, and windows to view the greenery outside and contemplate, 11 a.m., 280 Bechwood Ave. The group plays a more spirited, free concert a few hours later at the outdoor amphitheatre at the National Gallery, 3 p.m., 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets at www.chamberfest.com
Harley Quinn from the cover of The New Suicide Squad #4 by Jeremy Roberts.
It’s ladies night at the Comic Book Shoppe 2, a time when anyone who identifies as a woman* is welcome for a two-hour, private party, with special guests, discounts and events, 6 to 9 p.m., 228 Bank St. (*non-binary, transgender, two-spirit and multiple gender folks are also welcome.) www.thecomicbookshoppe.com
Eclectic and seminal musician Everlast, whose growly, deep vocals won him crossover fans with his rock hit Put your Lights (2000) on with Santana (2000), and iconic status with the song What It’s Like (1997; see video above), was also a rap frontman for hip hop group House of Pain (Jump Around), but recently released an acoustic album surveying his catalogue with a blues-rock touch. However, his forthcoming album, Cull, is expected to go back to his rap roots, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $25 in advance. www.mavericksbar.com
Monday, July 25
Mysterion Mindreader will amaaaaze you.
Turn manic Monday into Magic Monday with Toronto’s Mysterion Mindreader, who can bend spoons, read minds and has amazed live audiences (and on MTV and Kenny vs Spenny) with just his ‘little grey cells.’ He’s joined by Montreal’s Magicman Farhanul, 7:30 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 7:30 p.m., 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $12. liveonelgin.com
There are free movies at Lansdowne Park throughout the summer on Monday nights, with tonight’s offering the family-friendly Nanny McPhee Returns, from 9 p.m. (or whenever dusk occurs). Cost: free, but best bring chairs and bug repellent.
There will be cocktails to go with the music at Chamberfest tonight, with a Prohibition-themed show from New York City’s Attacca Quartet, featuring songs from the era and other once-banned music, including a piece by Victor Ullmann composed at the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Cellist Andrew Yee will be mixing (some) of the drinks (when he’s not performing), from Manhattans to Gershwin’s to some of his own creations. 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30 – do not include drinks. www.chamberfest.com
(A Gershwin, for those wondering includes gin, ginger and rose water, obviously.)
Tuesday, July 26
The Ottawa Art Gallery’s free yoga class among the art is back, with a noon-hour session open to all levels, 12:15 p.m, 2 Daly Ave. Registration is required, at mvial@ottawaartgallery.ca, or 613-233-8699 +22.
Little Scream plays with Beirut.
One of the must-see shows of the week is on tonight, including headliner folk-pop band Beirut, aka Zach Condon and his ukelele. Beirut released its happiest, poppiest and completely enjoyable French-tinged album, NO NO NO, last year. But the person that makes this bill is Montreal’s Little Scream whose much-anticipated album, Cult Following, came out yesterday, solidly moving her bewitching soprano from folk-pop to art-pop/dance, with unabashed disco overtones (see her jacket?) undsrscoring the lavish but not unwieldy arrangements, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. Tickets: $35-$40. spectrasonic.com
Wednesday July 27
Inga Bohnekamp takes a selfie while taking part. Parliament Hill lawn was a mass of lycra as thousands took part in the first day of Parliament Hill Yoga, which runs weekly from 12 noon to 1 p.m. over the summer.
There are two free outdoor yoga classes today: Parliament Hill Yoga (Or #PHY to those in the know) is on as usual, until the end of September; and another behind the social sciences building at Carleton University. Both are for all levels, run from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your mats and water.
Sip and learn about Indonesian coffee — one of the top-five coffee producing nations — at an embassy-sponsored event, including samples and snacks, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Happy Goat Coffee Co., 35 Laurel St. Cost: Free.
Watch others run about the field as Ottawa Fury Football Club return home to take on the Carolina RailHawks, starting the last half of the NASL season, 7 p.m., TD Place. (They play against the Tampa Bay Rowdies next, on July 30.) Tickets: $20-$37. www.ottawafury.com
Thursday, July 28
Capital Ribfest is back at City Hall just in time for lunch
Capital Ribfest perfectly captures the need for charred meat with the long weekend ahead, offering four days of rubbed, slathered and smoked meat, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, Festival Plaza, City Hall. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, you just pay for what you eat — cash only: $25/full rack to $8/pork sandwich, $3/beans and coleslaw, with partial proceeds going to the Ottawa Food Bank. (Stella Luna is also going to be there with their award-winning gelato.) www.capitalribfest.ca
Stiltwalkers perform at the 24th annual Ottawa International Buskerfest.
If someone on stilts walks by while your gnawing on a rib, don’t be alarmed: The Ottawa International Buskerfest take over five blocks of Sparks Street today, with acrobats jugglers, fire eating, .. so many. The show will be ongoing each day, but don’t miss the fire show on Friday at 10:45 p.m. and burlesque dancers on Sunday at The Marriott, 10:45 p.m. Admission is free, but don’t forget to toss something in the performers’ hats. ottawabuskerfestival.com
613 Casual Choir has yet to get to the size of Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir!, but it’s got ice cream and an outdoor gathering tonight. Everyone and anyone is invited to join in to this open event, where songs lyrics are handed out and everyone is taught two songs, and they are performed for fun: tonight, sing Sarah McLachlan’s Your Love Is Better Than Ice Cream, and a surprise tune. No experience, or skill, necessary, 7 p.m., Cardinal Ice Cream 991 Wellington St. W. Cost: $5. www.facebook.com/groups/613casualchoir
Creative Jam takes the Creative Mornings events to nighttime, with a twist: a three-part design experience beginning with portfolio reviews with creative leaders (sign up by email); presentations by three creative leaders; an all-night design tournament ending in a presentation, and socializing, 7 p.m., Lowertown Brewery, 73 York St. creativemornings.com/cities/ott
Australia’s ska-grooving, genre-bending, earnest party band Cat Empire are back at Algonquin College, where they exhausted even the young crowd by churning out eclectic dance tune after dance tune last year. They’ve got a new just as energetic album, Rising with the Sun (March), described by one reviewer as Tame Impala crossed with Beirut (who, coincidentally, is barely out of the door of this venue). The album is a carnival, held in a magical place where reggae, Latin rhythms, British punk, classic soul and Asian chords exist harmoniously — and everyone is invited, from grandma to angry teen and little kid, 8 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. Tickets: $35-$40. spectrasonic.com
Starting after that show is Retr-O Graff, a live art performance and exhibit celebrating local graffiti artists, past and present, put on with House of PainT urban festival, 10 p.m. Babylon, 317 Bank St. Admission: $5 over before midnight.
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The Lebanese Festival celebrates the lovely people who made sure all Ottawans are now connoisseurs of the shawarma, with more traditional food — hummus, tabouli, falafel — midway rides, Middle Eastern market, dance lessons and live music, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., St. Elias, 700 Ridgewood Ave. Admission: Free. On until Sunday (when they’re hosting watermelon eating and water drinking competitions). www.ottawalebanesefestival.com
There’s a World Series (of sorts) being played in Kanata this week, though the players are 15 to 16 years olds, but Canada’s best, playing for a shot at the international competition at the Senior League Canadian Championships. Our own Kanata Cubs and Ottawa West Twins are both playing, along with four other teams from across Canada, starting the round-robins today at noon, with play continuing each day at noon, 3 and 6 p.m., until the final on July 27 (July 28 for rain date). Admission is free, with bleachers and room for lawn chairs., plus a BBQ in support of the Kanata Little League. The winner of this tourney heads to the llontario.ca
All survivors of sexual violence are welcome to share their experiences, stories and do some crafting at Kind Space’s Survivor Speak, 5 to 8 p.m., fourth floor, 222 Somerset St. W. All ages and genders are welcome, and refreshments and bus tickets will be provided. Info: 613-914-5855, publiceducation@sascottawa.com .
Lady farmers, growers and makers are invited to the Cherry Pie networking and fun event, where Gay Cook will unveil the secrets of the perfect pie, Holly Warner will chat about food as medicine, and Farm Boy’s CEO will talk supporting local growers — there will also be fashion, vendors, treats and cherry cocktails, 6 to 9 p.m., Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Tickets: $20. http://bit.ly/29GZ6oK
A piper marches on as the annual Fortissimo‚ a free military and musical performance on Parliament Hill, took place Thursday evening and continues until Saturday. Assignment – 121145 Photo taken at 20:14 on July 23.
The military and musical extravaganza that is the 19th Fortissimo show is back for three days on Parliament Hill, put on by the Ceremonial Guard — it gives them a break from ignoring our efforts to make them laugh while on guard at Rideau Hall. The show is free, with military bands, including The Winnipeg Rifles, The Lorne Scots, The Black Watch and many more, drill teams and the Wachtbatallion from Germany, plus period re-enactors.
And, the Skyhawks will be jumping from the planes in tricky formations just before music gets started (so get there early). The show is on at 7:30 p.m. until July 23. Bring a chair or blanket.
(The show today will be broadcast live on Facebook, so the whole country — even the world — can enjoy.)
Dancer Lois Chan is participating in the collaborative Dark Horse dance project.
Emerging video artists’ short films will be screened at SAW Video’s JumpStart 2016 showcase, including a silent look at travelling Ottawa’s snow-covered streets by bike, and the story of an older generation watching the younger carry on their Olympic dreams, 7 p.m., 67 Nicholas St. Tickets: Free, cash bar. sawvideo.com
25+ local artists — the flexible kind, collaborate to create 10 new contemporary dance works to be performing at Dark Horse Dance Projects, a two-day event with two shows each night, including local musicians, 7 and 9 p.m., at ODD Box, 2 Daly Ave. It’s a chance to see some cutting edge performances. Tickets: $16. www.darkhorsedanceprojects.com
Local MCs and DJs are taking over the stage at a House of PainT open night, starting at 9 p.m. for MCs (1 song only), 10 p.m. for DJs (30 min. sets). Register for a slot at comm@houseofpaint.ca. Admission: $5 donation recommended to help out the urban festival. houseofpaint.ca
Photos: What to do in Ottawa
Some of our picks of the fun stiff to be doing in Ottawa.
The Lebanese Festiuval is also holding watermelon eating competition on its last day. This winner's secret — at some other festival — was a side-to-side scooping technique. Ken Kerr, / Postmedia News
The Urkainian Festival runs July 22 to 24. Mykhaylo Lytvynyuk / supplied
The energetic dance troupe, The Kozaks, eat their perogies!
Rapper and rock musicians Everlast plays Mavericks.
There are extreme cowboy and rodeo antics to see at the Festival Western St-André-Avellin, as well as some cowboy-friendly music.
Brockville's World of Poutine is on July 22 and 23.
Ottawa West Twins are one of six teams playing the Senior League Canadian Championships in Kanata July 21 to 27. Clark Adams / supplied
Nawal Ayoub shows off some freshly made Saj bread at last year's Ottawa Lebanese Festival. Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen
Master Argentinian dancers will teach the sultry art of the tango in a free, hands-on workshop at Chamberfest.
Members of the Ceremonial Guard Band perform at the annual Fortissimo‚ a free military and musical performance on Parliament Hill,, in 2015. The show is back from July 21 to 23.
Catch the new Jungle Book movie as one of three, free, outdoor screenings on Friday night.
The Martian, starring Matt Damon, is another free outdoor screening this Friday. Spielberg's E.T. is another one.
Swim. Bike. Run to glory in the Ottawa Triathlon July 23 and 24 - or just cheer someone along.
The Cardboard Crowns play the Mayofet 'members-only' weekend party.
Zach Council and Sean Sullivan perform in The Master of Two Servants, this summer's outdoor show from Odyssey Theatre. There's a pay-what-you-can matinée every Sunday at 3 p.m. throughout the run. Tony Caldwell / Postmedia News
House of Paint urban fest. is throwing open the stage to local MCs and Djs.
Allison Blakley is among the 20+ dancers participating in the collaborative Dark Horse dance project.
Dutch group Syrène Saxofoonkwartet play a free show (and some ticketed) at Chamberfest.
Screen shot from SnoVlo, a film by Gillian Kirkland and Andrew Letoutneau, to be screened at Saw Video's emerging artists night.
Capital Ribfest is back at City Hall from July 28 to 31.
Rosie Contant is among the 20+ dancers participating in the collaborative Dark Horse dance project.
Beirut band play Algonquin College with the not-to-be-missed Little Scream.
Little Scream plays with Beirut in one of this week's must-see shows. Christopher Wahle / supplied
Pick up your own Skratch Bastid BBQ sauce mixed by the friendly DJ himself, after tasting it at the all-ages Bastid BBQ and music event at TD Place.
Just looking at this screenshot from E.T. makes me weepy. *sniff*
Please do not rain, as here are three, free, outdoor movie screenings to choose from, all family suitable: The new Jungle Book at the Centre Wakefield La Pêche, with BBQ and picnic on the lawn from 6:30 p.m.; the Spielberg classic E.T., 8 to 11 p.m., ByWard Market Square, including pre-show puppet show and $2 popcorn; and The Martian in Dundonald Park. Bring chairs, blankets (and bug repellent) to each.
We’re taking a detour outside of Ottawa, because the World of Poutine is in Brockville, offering two days of cheese curds and gravy “Canadian salad” — from the traditional to extreme concoctions, 4 p.m., to 11 p.m., Legion Field, 180 Park St. The poutine is on offer alongside the DIFA summer music festival, a charity fundraiser, with bands such as River City Junction and KISSed: the ultimate KISS tribute band, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets: $15/two-day pass. www.brockvillepoutinefest.ca
Mayofest 2016 has a Mad Max theme, which we hope means they will be building gargantuan hard-rock machines of travel. More reasonably, this 15th annual ‘members only’ music event includes bonfires, beer and food on private land, on swimmable water (with pirate ship), near Mayo, all weekend, 4999 Hwy 315, Mayo. Performers include ska party The Cardboard Crowns, Das Blankout, Saint Clare, Slack Bridges, The Bristol Hum, plus fire performers, and more. (Volunteers are still being sought.) Membership: $25, gains entrance to the event. www.mayofest.org
Blue Rodeo plays Kemptville.
Our favourite charmers Blue Rodeo are headlining the Kemptville Live Music Festival opening night, after performances from Crystal Shawanda, Lynne Hanson and the Good Intentions and Bruce Enloe and The Burning Sensations, from 5 p.m., Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St. There are several shuttles to ease parking. (See Colin James tomorrow, and Bruce Cockburn on Sunday.) Tickets: $40. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com (Tomorrow, the band has a show in Perth.)
Spin Cycle: Juno-nominated DJ Skratch Bastid, who is cunningly in town because he’s throwing an epic BBQ tomorrow, is mixing hip hop with classical for a live concert, with his collaborators Afiara Quartet. These are exuberant, fun musicians who will blow the roof off De La Salle, 501 Old. St. Patrick St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
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It’s easy to slide back to the 60s when Lew Phillips is playing, a singer-songwriter whose inspiration is not so subtly from the balmy beach days of polyester and surf music, 9 p.m., part of rock-a-billy night at The Rainbow/ Tickets: $10 at the door. therainbow.ca
A lot harder but not too much, hard rock concept band Black Mountain are back in town, supporting their Polaris Prize nominated album, IV (out this April). I’m not generally a rock fan, but this band has me hooked on their expansive, woman-fronted sound, 10 p.m. Ritual. Tickets: $18, and unsurprisingly, these are going quickly. www.songkick.com
It’s a power-punk/pop show at House of Targ, with the local Steve Adamyk Band, Needles/Pins from Vancouver, Montreal’s Sonic Avenues and Toronto’s Fist base. Wear your jumping shoes, 10 p.m., 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. www.houseoftarg.com
Saturday, July 23
Desna Dance Company also performs at the Ukrainian Festival.
The Ukrainian Festival means colourful traditional costumes, dancers leaping about, 60,000 perogies (and 8,000 sausages, 1,000 litres of borscht) that will be eaten during this event alone, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 952 Green Valley Cres. Today, see comedian Luba Goy (Royal Canadian Air Farce), enjoy the yarmarok (marketplace), and enjoy live music with Illaria and Zapovid starting at 1 p.m., traditional dancing, and then a party with the group Zirka and the exuberant dance troupe, The Kozaks. Tomorrow, it all continues again, including jazz with John Stetch. Suitable for all-ages. Admission and parking: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
The Festival de la Cultures du Monde celebrates the dance and traditions of even more of the world at a free, family-focussed event, noon to 5 p.m., all weekend, Place de la Cité, Gatineau. There will be cultural events and food from Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire, Colombia, Mexico, Burundi, Venezuela, China, Syria and more, and food, including workshops on how children are carried across the globe, and hands-on activities for children. www.festivaldesculturesdumonde.com
Get your own Skratch Bastid apron ($25), or original sauces and rubs ($28 for the trio)
Master DJ Skratch Bastid’s BBQ is back, an all-ages, food and live music event that has had a longtime home in Toronto, and now seems to be making an annual space for itself at Lansdowne Park. It’s like the biggess tailgate party, ever, and it is happening on the TD Place field this year, with Bastid performing, alongside heavy-hitting DJ and music producer Just Blaze, who has worked with the likes of Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and most recently, Snoop Dogg, when not busy touring for himself. Music will be family-appropriate, and on the bill are Adam Doubleyou, Memetic, DJ Magnificent, Internet Daughter, DJ Acro, T-Dot and PAQ, from 4 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, and do not include BBQ offerings. www.tdplace.ca
(As foil to that, English “box and fiddle” duo Alex Cumming, Nicola Beazley, roots/ box and fiddle duo, 8 p.m., Rosemount Community Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: 419 in advance, $20 at the door. www.ottawacontra.ca)
Did we mention it’s Sangria Time on Clarence Street this weekend, the third of the their July Patiofests. The street will be closed to traffic from noon to 10 p.m. today, and noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow, and each restaurant — and there are many — will have their own recipe to serve up. “Sangria and patios go together like salt and peppa.” www.clarencepatiofest.com
Speaking of blocked roads, the Ottawa Triathlon is on this weekend, leading to several closures, including Colonel By Drive, Pretoria Bridge, parts of Prince of Wales and more early in the morning, and Preston Street on both days. Of course, this just leaves more time for cheering on the athletes who are swimming, biking and running to glory. Registration is still open for those, as young as 5-years-old, who want to rise to the challenge. ottawatriathlon.ca
Cyclists who like to stay on their bikes should hit Mountain Fest 2016, a celebration of all things mountain biking, for all ages, located about an hour from Ottawa, all weekend, 6 Chemin de la Montagne, Lac-Sainte-Marie. There will be live music, races for the whole family and obstacles courses, plus other events to challenge the adults, including some non-biking ones, bike demos and more. Cost: $20-$60/day, with proceeds going to trail maintenance. www.velomsm.com/en
Kittens are purr machines, and the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue has several needing homes, so will be showcasing them today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pet Valu, 3838 Innes Rd. www.helpcats.ca
Perth, Ontario in the winter in some undisclosed year that was not yesterday.
Perth is throwing a major 200th anniversary bash, celebrating its anniversary as an Ontario military settlement with three days of events — not least including a performance by Blue Rodeo, 8 p.m., Perth fairgrounds (No tickets? the BBQ block party will remain open all day and through the concert — and some sound is sure to spillover). Enjoy the parade at 10 a.m., military tattoo at noon, BBQ block party with local entertainment, car show and kid’s fun (11 a.m. to late), and shows by Brea Lawrenson and others, with more on Sunday (they planned 200 events, for 200 years). perth200.ca
About an hour in the other direction, there’s real rodeo to see at the Festival Western Saint-André Avelin, along with some suitably themed lived music from 1:30 to 10:30 p.m. ($20). But before that, see some extreme cowboy competition ($10) and horse-drawn carriage parade (1 p.m., free), professional rodeo competition (10 a.m., $10) and more rodeo with extreme bull fighting (8 p.m., $30), with more on Sunday, 530 Charles-Auguste Montreuil. www.rodeostandreavellin.org
There may be mud along with foam at this year’s Foam Fest.
The 5K Foam Fest seems much more my speed (and full of laughter) than the trials of endurance that are so popular recently. It’s funcore, instead of hardcore, and is a 22-obstacle course where nothing can really hurt you (thought apparently there will be mud on this year’s course), suitable for all ages, 8 a.m., Edelweiss. Registration: $62, includes a medal, towel, ‘tattoo’ and access to the showers for washing off the detritus. www.5kfoamfest.ca
Shine up the jalopy, for all types of vehicles are welcome at the family-friendly Nokia Charity Auto Show, where there will be activities for children, food trucks to enjoy and cars to admire. Several clubs will also be in attendance, 2:30 to 10 p.m., parking lot, 600 March Rd. Fee: $5/show vehicle, free for spectators. (All proceeds to Candlelighters.),
There are two fascinatingly different and free concerts at Chamberfest today: First, invigorating ragtime music is performed, by Dutch group Syrène Saxofoonkwartet, (1 p.m.), then be awed by the drumming and martial arts prowess of Japan’s Fubuki Daiko (3 p.m. and again on Sunday at 1 p.m.), both at the National Gallery of Canada’s outdoor amphitheatre.
Ticketed events today include a showcase of musical composer Leonard Bernstein works, such as West Side Story (7 p.m.), a performance of Bolling’s eight-movement Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano Trio by violinist Alexandre Da Costa and pianist Graham Wood (10 p.m.) and an intimate chat with Chief Justice of Canada Beverly McLaughlin on why she likes classical music (noon). www.chamberfest.com
Flatten the Liberty spikes and accept the rules of this game, for Punk Softball is back for its second year, 9 a.m. (“look for the hungover people”), Brewer Park. No jerks are welcome, and there are rules, but pretty much everyone else is. There’s also an after party that is free for those playing, $5 for everyone else, with Fresh Hell, Rydell and Warp Lines on the bill, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Registration: $200/team. spectrasonic.com
There’s only one Latin Sparks event this summer, and ithas moved to the island, taking their night-time, outdoor dancing from downtown Ottawa to along the waterfront of Albert Island, including two DJs, two dance floors and themed street-food to purchase. The free dance workshop remains to alleviate any intimidation factor for beginners, 9:30 p.m., 6 Booth St. Tickets: $25 at the door. www.latinsparks.ca
Sunday, July 24
The Servant of Two Masters gets a 50s twist in this season’s outdoor production from Odyssey Theatre.
The commedia dell’arte The Servant of Two Masters, gets a rockabilly twist as Odyssey Theatre moves the comical farce from the 16th century to 1959 Venice for the redux of the play that was their first production, decades ago. Director Andy Massingham has re-translated the script of a servant who tries to double his wages, adding “Fellini-esque” elements among the broad comedy, poodle skirts to offset the masks of the stock characters. And, there is a pay-what-you-can matinée every Sunday at 3 p.m. — though it is not suited to children under the age of 12 — plus their regular evening show. On until Aug. 21. www.odysseytheatre.ca
The Stone Carving Festival is on July 22 to 24 in Perth.
The Canadian Stone Carving Festival is one of hundreds of activities celebrating the 200th anniversary of Perth this weekend, where about 40 internartional carvers use traditional methods to turn blocks of limestone into works of art, live over two days. These pieces will be auctioned to the public at 2 p.m., Perth Fairgrounds. Proceeds to Habitat for Humanity NCR. Entrance: Free. canadianstonecarvingfestival.com
The real Ottawa Craft Beer Run is not until late August, but there’s a casual, free, ‘no-drop’ run — which means no one gets left behind, even if you’re wheezing to death — for all levels, covering 2 to 3 klilometres with coaches. Meet at 2 p.m. at the Clocktower Brew Pub, then end back there, 418 Richmond Rd. Family welcome. www.ottawacraftbeerrun.ca/free-runs
Chamberfest rarely has a dress code, but flat shoes with leather shoes are required at the free, sultry tango and milongo dance workshop with Argentinian masters Miriam Larici and Leo Barrionuevo, 3 p.m. Later, the dancers are joined by cellist Antonio Lysys and more musicians in a ticketed show exploring the street cafés of Buenos Aires to the peaks of the Andes, 7 p.m., both at Dominion-Chalmers Church.
In a very different vein, flute quintet Charm of Finches will play meditative works in the beautiful grounds of Beechwood Cemetery. The concert is ticketed, and is being held inside th Sacred Space, with seating, and windows to view the greenery outside and contemplate, 11 a.m., 280 Bechwood Ave. The group plays a more spirited, free concert a few hours later at the outdoor amphitheatre at the National Gallery, 3 p.m., 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets at www.chamberfest.com
Harley Quinn from the cover of The New Suicide Squad #4 by Jeremy Roberts.
It’s ladies night at the Comic Book Shoppe 2, a time when anyone who identifies as a woman* is welcome for a two-hour, private party, with special guests, discounts and events, 6 to 9 p.m., 228 Bank St. (*non-binary, transgender, two-spirit and multiple gender folks are also welcome.) www.thecomicbookshoppe.com
Eclectic and seminal musician Everlast, whose growly, deep vocals won him crossover fans with his rock hit Put your Lights (2000) on with Santana (2000), and iconic status with the song What It’s Like (1997; see video above), was also a rap frontman for hip hop group House of Pain (Jump Around), but recently released an acoustic album surveying his catalogue with a blues-rock touch. However, his forthcoming album, Cull, is expected to go back to his rap roots, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $25 in advance. www.mavericksbar.com
Monday, July 25
Mysterion Mindreader will amaaaaze you.
Turn manic Monday into Magic Monday with Toronto’s Mysterion Mindreader, who can bend spoons, read minds and has amazed live audiences (and on MTV and Kenny vs Spenny) with just his ‘little grey cells.’ He’s joined by Montreal’s Magicman Farhanul, 7:30 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 7:30 p.m., 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $12. liveonelgin.com
There are free movies at Lansdowne Park throughout the summer on Monday nights, with tonight’s offering the family-friendly Nanny McPhee Returns, from 9 p.m. (or whenever dusk occurs). Cost: free, but best bring chairs and bug repellent.
There will be cocktails to go with the music at Chamberfest tonight, with a Prohibition-themed show from New York City’s Attacca Quartet, featuring songs from the era and other once-banned music, including a piece by Victor Ullmann composed at the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Cellist Andrew Yee will be mixing (some) of the drinks (when he’s not performing), from Manhattans to Gershwin’s to some of his own creations. 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30 – do not include drinks. www.chamberfest.com
(A Gershwin, for those wondering includes gin, ginger and rose water, obviously.)
Tuesday, July 26
The Ottawa Art Gallery’s free yoga class among the art is back, with a noon-hour session open to all levels, 12:15 p.m, 2 Daly Ave. Registration is required, at mvial@ottawaartgallery.ca, or 613-233-8699 +22.
Little Scream plays with Beirut.
One of the must-see shows of the week is on tonight, including headliner folk-pop band Beirut, aka Zach Condon and his ukelele. Beirut released its happiest, poppiest and completely enjoyable French-tinged album, NO NO NO, last year. But the person that makes this bill is Montreal’s Little Scream whose much-anticipated album, Cult Following, came out yesterday, solidly moving her bewitching soprano from folk-pop to art-pop/dance, with unabashed disco overtones (see her jacket?) undsrscoring the lavish but not unwieldy arrangements, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. Tickets: $35-$40. spectrasonic.com
Wednesday July 27
Inga Bohnekamp takes a selfie while taking part. Parliament Hill lawn was a mass of lycra as thousands took part in the first day of Parliament Hill Yoga, which runs weekly from 12 noon to 1 p.m. over the summer.
There are two free outdoor yoga classes today: Parliament Hill Yoga (Or #PHY to those in the know) is on as usual, until the end of September; and another behind the social sciences building at Carleton University. Both are for all levels, run from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your mats and water.
Sip and learn about Indonesian coffee — one of the top-five coffee producing nations — at an embassy-sponsored event, including samples and snacks, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Happy Goat Coffee Co., 35 Laurel St. Cost: Free.
Watch others run about the field as Ottawa Fury Football Club return home to take on the Carolina RailHawks, starting the last half of the NASL season, 7 p.m., TD Place. (They play against the Tampa Bay Rowdies next, on July 30.) Tickets: $20-$37. www.ottawafury.com
Thursday, July 28
Capital Ribfest is back at City Hall just in time for lunch
Capital Ribfest perfectly captures the need for charred meat with the long weekend ahead, offering four days of rubbed, slathered and smoked meat, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, Festival Plaza, City Hall. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, you just pay for what you eat — cash only: $25/full rack to $8/pork sandwich, $3/beans and coleslaw, with partial proceeds going to the Ottawa Food Bank. (Stella Luna is also going to be there with their award-winning gelato.) www.capitalribfest.ca
Stiltwalkers perform at the 24th annual Ottawa International Buskerfest.
If someone on stilts walks by while your gnawing on a rib, don’t be alarmed: The Ottawa International Buskerfest take over five blocks of Sparks Street today, with acrobats jugglers, fire eating, .. so many. The show will be ongoing each day, but don’t miss the fire show on Friday at 10:45 p.m. and burlesque dancers on Sunday at The Marriott, 10:45 p.m. Admission is free, but don’t forget to toss something in the performers’ hats. ottawabuskerfestival.com
613 Casual Choir has yet to get to the size of Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir!, but it’s got ice cream and an outdoor gathering tonight. Everyone and anyone is invited to join in to this open event, where songs lyrics are handed out and everyone is taught two songs, and they are performed for fun: tonight, sing Sarah McLachlan’s Your Love Is Better Than Ice Cream, and a surprise tune. No experience, or skill, necessary, 7 p.m., Cardinal Ice Cream 991 Wellington St. W. Cost: $5. www.facebook.com/groups/613casualchoir
Creative Jam takes the Creative Mornings events to nighttime, with a twist: a three-part design experience beginning with portfolio reviews with creative leaders (sign up by email); presentations by three creative leaders; an all-night design tournament ending in a presentation, and socializing, 7 p.m., Lowertown Brewery, 73 York St. creativemornings.com/cities/ott
Australia’s ska-grooving, genre-bending, earnest party band Cat Empire are back at Algonquin College, where they exhausted even the young crowd by churning out eclectic dance tune after dance tune last year. They’ve got a new just as energetic album, Rising with the Sun (March), described by one reviewer as Tame Impala crossed with Beirut (who, coincidentally, is barely out of the door of this venue). The album is a carnival, held in a magical place where reggae, Latin rhythms, British punk, classic soul and Asian chords exist harmoniously — and everyone is invited, from grandma to angry teen and little kid, 8 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. Tickets: $35-$40. spectrasonic.com
Starting after that show is Retr-O Graff, a live art performance and exhibit celebrating local graffiti artists, past and present, put on with House of PainT urban festival, 10 p.m. Babylon, 317 Bank St. Admission: $5 over before midnight.
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